Marketing to Video Gamers
Video Game Expo is a one-of-the-kind Pop Culture event where your organization can engage videogame consumers face-to-face. Unlike any other show, VGXPO gives you the opportunity to sell and market your products to a captivated, and highly targeted, audience!
VGXPO is built for exhibitors to showcase their products and services to a large consumer audience - our value proposition is designed to drive high impact at the lowest possible cost. We've developed VGXPO exhibit and sponsorships packages to provide you and your company with the highest possible return on investment.
VGXPO's costs are significantly lower then those found at other events such as E3, GDC, and CES. Our standard exhibit fees start at just $25.00 per square foot. Purchase an Exhibit
For small exhibitors (with revenues under $250,000), we continue to offer the VGXPO Market Place. Located on the exhibit floor, the Market Place is built for companies who wish to be part of consumer videogame events, but who otherwise would be left out because of costs.
Unique in the videogame event industry, only VGXPO provides affordable marketing tools for the smaller companies in the games and pop culture industries. Market Place prices start at $1250! 10x10 Booth - $1250 (includes 1 table, 2 chairs, 2 passes) 10x10 Corner - $1350 (includes 1 table, 2 chairs, 2 passes) 10x20 Booth - $2500 (includes 2 tables, 4 chairs, 4 passes)
VGXPO EXHIBIT SPACE Standard Exhibit Space: Price: $25.00 per square foot
Size: 10x10 (minimum), 60x80 (maximum)
Booth Includes:
1. Description and Web Link
2. ID Sign (Text)
3. 5 Exhibitor Passes per
100 sq feet
4. 5 Complimentary Event
Passes per 100 sq feet
5. VGXPO Marketing Materials
6. Company Listing in Program
Exhibitor is responsible for exhibit materials, carpeting, electricity, staffing, shipping, warehousing, cleaning, drayage, rigging, installation, removal, tables, chairs, labor and all booth decorations.
1. Description and Web Link
2. ID Sign (Text)
3. Pipe and Drape (for linear
booths)
4. Standard Carpeting
5. One Table and 2 Chairs, per 100
sq. feet, if needed
6. 20 AMPS Electricity, 120 Volts,
per 300 sq. feet
7 100 lbs of free on-site drayage
per 300 sq. feet
8. Up to 10 Exhibitor Passes per 100
sq feet
9. 10 Complimentary Event Passes
per 100 sq feet
10. VGXPO Co-Marketing Materials
11. Company Listing in Program
12. One VGXPO "On Call" Staff
member for your booth
13. 45-Day Banner Ad rotation on
VideoGame.Net
The Turnkey Exhibit Space lets VGXPO’s event planners manage the basic logistics of your exhibit. Exhibitor is responsible for: any upgraded carpeting; additional electricity, supplies, & labor; booth staffing; any additional booth decorations, and all related shipping, extra drayage, additional electricity, warehousing, installation of booth and structures, and removal of materials provided by exhibitor). Sponser an Event
The History of Video Games
Sponsorship: $20,000 (exclusive)
EXHIBIT SPONSORSHIP
The History of Video Games is a museum-like exhibit that showcases the 30-year history of the videogame industry. The exhibit contains kiosks that display vintage games, prototypes and information on the history of gaming. The History of Games exhibit also includes interactive game stations and educational materials.
Breaking In
Sponsorship: $25,000 (exclusive)
EVENT SPONSORSHIP
Breaking In is a gaming conference designed to provide students with the information that they need to know to
find jobs and educational opportunities in the videogame industry. The conference is open to all VGXPO attendees and includes presentations from a variety of speakers.
VGXPO Game Center
Sponsorship: $20,000 each
EXHIBIT SPONSORSHIP
The VGXPO Game Centers are themed gaming areas
that feature specific types of games. Game Center genres can include gaming areas such as Action, RPG, Sports, FPS, Driving, Retro and Dancing videogames. In each Game Center gamers can play pre-selected games, or games specifically selected by your organization. Each Game Center exhibit features 10 kiosks and can be configured with your branding.
VGXPO Arcades
Sponsorship: $20,000 each
EXHIBIT SPONSORSHIP
Arcade gaming is one of the most popular parts of VGXPO. Each Arcade sponsorship is a showcase of 20 classic coin-opporated arcade videogames set on free play.
Living Rooms
Sponsorship: $12,000 each
EXHIBIT SPONSORSHIP
Living Rooms are our relaxation stations on the show
floor. Each Living Room is themed exhibit with a modern décor. Each exhibit is configured in a 10x20 space and a set of couches and/or beanbags. The Sponsor has the option to supply game consoles (or PCs) and software.
Main Stage
Sponsorship: $50,000 (exclusive)
EVENT SPONSORSHIP
The Main Stage at VGXPO is a focal point for the
convention. This sponsorship is a high-profile mechanism designed to get your message out to thousands of videogame enthusiasts.
The Elite Gaming Lounge Gaming Stage is located in
the center of the exhibit floor and has programming that features demonstrations and contests.
VGXPO LAN Party
Sponsorship: $15,000 each
EXHIBIT SPONSORSHIP
America’s VideoGame Expo hosts one of the largest LAN parties on the east coast. The LAN Party remains open late in to the night and is always a expo hot spot. Sponsors have the additional option to run game competitions, provide demo software, mouse pads and other gear.
VGXPO Music Lounge
Sponsorship: $30,000 (exclusive)
EXHIBIT SPONSORSHIP
The VGXPO Music Lounge pit guitar players, vocalists, drummers, dancers, and other rhythm game players against each other in games like, Guitar Hero, Rock Band, DDR, Donkey Konga, and Tyco Drum Master.
Sponsors have the additional option to define and provide the software and hardware used in the competitions.
VGXPO play’s host to both VEX and FIRST high school robotics championships. Dozens of school battle it out to compete in this unique engineering event that seeks to
find the very best robots. Sponsorship provides you the ability to brand this event with your company’s name.
The Awards Banquet honors videogame luminaries with the annual VGXPO Lifetime Achievement Award. Past recipients have included Ralph Bear, Bill Kunkel and Lauren Lanning.
The VGXPO Cocktail Reception provides VGXPO’s industry professionals and VIP attendees the opportunity to network and mingle with game industry insiders.
After Hours Bash - Con Party
Sponsorship: $45,000 (exclusive)EVENT SPONSORSHIP
VGXPO evening activities are know for their fun times and are the place to party. The bash will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2008 a the ballroom of the PA Convention Center. The sponsorship fee includes an
open bar for the first 2-hours and the costs associated with catering for the event.
The VGXPO Fitness Gaming Invitational is a gaming and skills competition that pits gamers in active gaming challenges using the Nintendo Wii Sports and Wii Fit games. Contestants will compete single player challenges in baseball, tennis, boxing, and bowling and other sports
and fitness games. The Gaming Fitness Invitational will seek to find the most fit gamers.
The COSPLAY Costume Contest is an extremely popular feature of the VGXPO. Participants in the contest dress up as their favorite videogame characters and act out game play scenes. Contestants are judged on a variety of factors including originality, presentation, and audience choice.
Battle of the Bands
Sponsorship: $30,000 (exclusive)EVENT SPONSORSHIP
The VGXPO Battle of the VideoGame Bands is a wild competition that pits enthusiast bands against each other for Band of the Year. The competition spans the entire weekend.
Customized Activations and Sponsorships
VGXPO’s show management can work with you to develop a sponsorship that meets your unique needs. Please fee free to contact
Exhibitor and Sponser Sales Kit
Marketing to Video Gamers
Video Game Expo is a one-of-the-kind Pop Culture event where your organization can engage videogame consumers face-to-face. Unlike any other show, VGXPO gives you the opportunity to sell and market your products to a captivated, and highly targeted, audience!
VGXPO is built for exhibitors to showcase their products and services to a large consumer audience - our value proposition is designed to drive high impact at the lowest possible cost. We've developed VGXPO exhibit and sponsorships packages to provide you and your company with the highest possible return on investment.
VGXPO's costs are significantly lower then those found at other events such as E3, GDC, and CES. Our standard exhibit fees start at just $25.00 per square foot.
Purchase an Exhibit
For small exhibitors (with revenues under $250,000), we continue to offer the VGXPO Market Place. Located on the exhibit floor, the Market Place is built for companies who wish to be part of consumer videogame events, but who otherwise would be left out because of costs.
Unique in the videogame event industry, only VGXPO provides affordable marketing tools for the smaller companies in the games and pop culture industries. Market Place prices start at $1250!
10x10 Booth - $1250 (includes 1 table, 2 chairs, 2 passes)
10x10 Corner - $1350 (includes 1 table, 2 chairs, 2 passes)
10x20 Booth - $2500 (includes 2 tables, 4 chairs, 4 passes)
VGXPO EXHIBIT SPACE
Standard Exhibit Space:
Price: $25.00 per square foot
Size: 10x10 (minimum), 60x80 (maximum)
Booth Includes:
1. Description and Web Link
2. ID Sign (Text)
3. 5 Exhibitor Passes per
100 sq feet
4. 5 Complimentary Event
Passes per 100 sq feet
5. VGXPO Marketing Materials
6. Company Listing in Program
Exhibitor is responsible for exhibit materials, carpeting, electricity, staffing, shipping, warehousing, cleaning, drayage, rigging, installation, removal, tables, chairs, labor and all booth decorations.
Turnkey Exhibit Space:
Price: $41.00 per square foot
Size: 10x10 (minimum), 60x80 (maximum)
Booth Includes:
2. ID Sign (Text)
3. Pipe and Drape (for linear
booths)
4. Standard Carpeting
5. One Table and 2 Chairs, per 100
sq. feet, if needed
6. 20 AMPS Electricity, 120 Volts,
per 300 sq. feet
7 100 lbs of free on-site drayage
per 300 sq. feet
sq feet
9. 10 Complimentary Event Passes
per 100 sq feet
10. VGXPO Co-Marketing Materials
11. Company Listing in Program
12. One VGXPO "On Call" Staff
member for your booth
13. 45-Day Banner Ad rotation on
VideoGame.Net
The Turnkey Exhibit Space lets VGXPO’s event planners manage the basic logistics of your exhibit. Exhibitor is responsible for: any upgraded carpeting; additional electricity, supplies, & labor; booth staffing; any additional booth decorations, and all related shipping, extra drayage, additional electricity, warehousing, installation of booth and structures, and removal of materials provided by exhibitor).
Sponser an Event
Sponsorship: $20,000 (exclusive)
EXHIBIT SPONSORSHIP
The History of Video Games is a museum-like exhibit that showcases the 30-year history of the videogame industry. The exhibit contains kiosks that display vintage games, prototypes and information on the history of gaming. The History of Games exhibit also includes interactive game stations and educational materials.
Sponsorship: $25,000 (exclusive)
EVENT SPONSORSHIP
Breaking In is a gaming conference designed to provide students with the information that they need to know to
find jobs and educational opportunities in the videogame industry. The conference is open to all VGXPO attendees and includes presentations from a variety of speakers.
Sponsorship: $20,000 each
EXHIBIT SPONSORSHIP
The VGXPO Game Centers are themed gaming areas
that feature specific types of games. Game Center genres can include gaming areas such as Action, RPG, Sports, FPS, Driving, Retro and Dancing videogames. In each Game Center gamers can play pre-selected games, or games specifically selected by your organization. Each Game Center exhibit features 10 kiosks and can be configured with your branding.
Sponsorship: $20,000 each
EXHIBIT SPONSORSHIP
Arcade gaming is one of the most popular parts of VGXPO. Each Arcade sponsorship is a showcase of 20 classic coin-opporated arcade videogames set on free play.
Sponsorship: $12,000 each
EXHIBIT SPONSORSHIP
Living Rooms are our relaxation stations on the show
floor. Each Living Room is themed exhibit with a modern décor. Each exhibit is configured in a 10x20 space and a set of couches and/or beanbags. The Sponsor has the option to supply game consoles (or PCs) and software.
Sponsorship: $50,000 (exclusive)
EVENT SPONSORSHIP
The Main Stage at VGXPO is a focal point for the
convention. This sponsorship is a high-profile mechanism designed to get your message out to thousands of videogame enthusiasts.
Sponsorship: $30,000 (exclusive)
EVENT SPONSORSHIP
The Elite Gaming Lounge Gaming Stage is located in
the center of the exhibit floor and has programming that features demonstrations and contests.
Sponsorship: $15,000 each
EXHIBIT SPONSORSHIP
America’s VideoGame Expo hosts one of the largest LAN parties on the east coast. The LAN Party remains open late in to the night and is always a expo hot spot. Sponsors have the additional option to run game competitions, provide demo software, mouse pads and other gear.
Sponsorship: $30,000 (exclusive)
EXHIBIT SPONSORSHIP
The VGXPO Music Lounge pit guitar players, vocalists, drummers, dancers, and other rhythm game players against each other in games like, Guitar Hero, Rock Band, DDR, Donkey Konga, and Tyco Drum Master.
Sponsors have the additional option to define and provide the software and hardware used in the competitions.
Sponsorship: $30,000 (exclusive)EVENT SPONSORSHIP
VGXPO play’s host to both VEX and FIRST high school robotics championships. Dozens of school battle it out to compete in this unique engineering event that seeks to
find the very best robots. Sponsorship provides you the ability to brand this event with your company’s name.
Sponsorship: $25,000 (exclusive)EVENT SPONSORSHIP
The Awards Banquet honors videogame luminaries with the annual VGXPO Lifetime Achievement Award. Past recipients have included Ralph Bear, Bill Kunkel and Lauren Lanning.
Sponsorship: $5,000 eachEVENT SPONSORSHIP
The VGXPO Cocktail Reception provides VGXPO’s industry professionals and VIP attendees the opportunity to network and mingle with game industry insiders.
Sponsorship: $45,000 (exclusive)EVENT SPONSORSHIP
VGXPO evening activities are know for their fun times and are the place to party. The bash will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2008 a the ballroom of the PA Convention Center. The sponsorship fee includes an
open bar for the first 2-hours and the costs associated with catering for the event.
Sponsorship: $10,000 (exclusive)
EVENT SPONSORSHIP
The VGXPO Fitness Gaming Invitational is a gaming and skills competition that pits gamers in active gaming challenges using the Nintendo Wii Sports and Wii Fit games. Contestants will compete single player challenges in baseball, tennis, boxing, and bowling and other sports
and fitness games. The Gaming Fitness Invitational will seek to find the most fit gamers.
Sponsorship: $15,000 (exclusive)EVENT SPONSORSHIP
The COSPLAY Costume Contest is an extremely popular feature of the VGXPO. Participants in the contest dress up as their favorite videogame characters and act out game play scenes. Contestants are judged on a variety of factors including originality, presentation, and audience choice.
Sponsorship: $30,000 (exclusive)EVENT SPONSORSHIP
The VGXPO Battle of the VideoGame Bands is a wild competition that pits enthusiast bands against each other for Band of the Year. The competition spans the entire weekend.
VGXPO’s show management can work with you to develop a sponsorship that meets your unique needs. Please fee free to contact